I think it's the Buddhist representation of (Maha)Kali is it though the Traditional Art or from the Modern Artwork Though. Whom is the Demon the Great Mother is Slaying Though.? [PS:-I can see Balinese and Other Southeast Asian Representation in this Art Though.] 1 4 replies
Advice on mantra to overcome bad luck So long story short I changed my name in 2020 just for it to sound more asthetic and since the name change really bad luck and things keep on happening to me it's been happening for 5 years straight . I know bad things happening is a part of life but the stuff that happens to me makes me think I'm cursed . I always face blockages in my path no matter what . For example I had a really good job the company laid me off and I'm... 2 0 replies
Yagnas outside india? Im just looking for any scriptural evidence showing yagnas were performed outside of india. 1 3 replies
Can i pray without idol? Hi so i live alone in a PG. recently i started getting a lot of impure bad thoughts( s\*x related) and i noticed that it is taking a toll on my life. I used to pray back at home with family. I tried to listen to bhajan and do chants of hare raam and it gave me calmness. now i thought maybe i should do puja everyday too. but i dont have any idols here and i dont think i can get one. so can i do puja without... 4 13 replies
Cleaning lingam I have a tiny black jade lingam I pour a bit of water on during puja. The water is leaving mineral residue on it. What can I use to remove the residue? For example, will milk do it, or a particular juice? 2 1 replies
Viraham Viraham is one of the anugrahams, I read. Has anyone experienced viraham with your ishta especially the forms of Narayana? How does it feel like? 2 0 replies
The Path of Bhakti and Its Unique Nature The path of Bhakti, or devotion, is one of the paths for spiritual awakening or enlightenment. How does it differ from other spiritual paths? Bhakti leads to Prema. Devotion leads to love for God, and this love and longing is what can take us into the other areas of spiritual awakening. Bhakti has got Shakti power that creates Bhakti freedom through Anubhuti, through the realization of the truth. We need Gyana, education and help of a Guru. We need Karma to do our actions. We need Dhyana or meditation.... 4 0 replies
this feels very powerful, felt like sharing [https://youtu.be/XoeyJlFE6Jw](https://youtu.be/XoeyJlFE6Jw) 4 0 replies
Journals I have read the Gita and I am starting the Mahabharata. I see many christians with bibles where they can annotate to the side and add in notes, has any Hindu Author created a book where I can annotate on a space to the side while reading? 4 0 replies
Aayiye Ram Ji (Video) Shreya Ghoshal | Shriya Saran | Jaani | B Praak | आइए राम जी | Kripa Records Aayiye Ram Ji (Video) Shreya Ghoshal | Shriya Saran | Jaani | B Praak | आइए राम जी | Kripa Records 4 2 replies
Why are ALL dharmashastras so misogynist and casteist Why are all the dharma shastras so violently casteist and misogynist? Not asking out of spite but I recently read the Yajnavalkya smriti, as an alternative to Manu Smriti, and it was almost as violent and patriarchal. Women are restricted within their homes (pg 101,177,or in Manu 5.148) and polygamy is allowed (1pg 78). And most importantly, Sati is glorified in Vishnu smriti! [https://archive.org/details/yajnavalkyasmrit00yj/page/176/mode/1up?view=theater](https://archive.org/details/yajnavalkyasmrit00yj/page/176/mode/1up?view=theater) https://preview.redd.it/le8a4uc800je1.png?width=1251&format=png&auto=webp&s=7321760c5f994a0b2b7cfa2e2ba845f3a17116bf Only I think Adi Shankara bowed to a Chandala on one instance, but he quoted a dharmashastra in a Gita commentary without any problem?... 5 2 replies
How do you pray to wish ill upon someone I found out recently that an individual in my community has been committing horrific crimes. I am afraid of their retaliation. What rituals can I do so that they receive their karmic justice? I am thinking of kaali puja but am not sure which one to complete. 5 2 replies
